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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,469.18, 358,067.31 and 140,237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,469.18, 358,067.31 and 140,237.18 is: 193,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,469.18 : 358,067.31 = 140,237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,469.18/358,067.31 = 140,237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,469.18x = 358,067.31 × 140,237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,469.18x = 50,214,349,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,214,349,804.59/259,469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,527.22

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